as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
aha! so the money was never missing in the first place!
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Recent Examples of aha
Into nature and then aha, something happens out there.
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Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
In other words, don’t expect to be able to tack together a seamless story using the hook, middle, aha, and results presented here.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Lets the state fine people who violate He SR Ga aha Seton nds eh Renda Sere: 61.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2024
For example, problem 24 asks for the value of aha if aha plus one-seventh of aha equals 19.
—Peter Schumer, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
My twins, August looks to be a month of revelations, and aha moments will abound!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2022
However, Clodfelter provided enough insights so that some delegates might have their own ‘aha’ moment when pitching the studio.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2022
This was an ‘aha’ moment for the field of social psychology — the researchers had identified a quantifiable measure of social connection.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2022
Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
In other words, don’t expect to be able to tack together a seamless story using the hook, middle, aha, and results presented here.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Lets the state fine people who violate He SR Ga aha Seton nds eh Renda Sere: 61.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2024
For example, problem 24 asks for the value of aha if aha plus one-seventh of aha equals 19.
—Peter Schumer, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
My twins, August looks to be a month of revelations, and aha moments will abound!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2022
However, Clodfelter provided enough insights so that some delegates might have their own ‘aha’ moment when pitching the studio.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2022
This was an ‘aha’ moment for the field of social psychology — the researchers had identified a quantifiable measure of social connection.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aha
Interjection
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Five of the six trustees voted for the measure to instruct city staff to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the two properties with Holladay Properties, while Trustee Lauren Roman voted no.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Voting no were Vice Mayor Randy Strauss and Commissioner John Graziano.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Interjection
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Florid ha’s shot above 42% from deep in each of its last five games.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Good manners and charm go a long way – ha!—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Interjection
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But hey, Big Pork would make big bank.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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And this week – hey, look at that!—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the spigot closed, inflation spiked (gee, maybe there’s a connection?) and the economy slowed, the state budget went from a whopping surplus to stubborn deficits.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Interjection
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My heart goes like, ah, people are going to lose their jobs.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The popular New Haven Pizza School will open the University of Apizza (ah-beetz) in spring of 2027.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Aha.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aha. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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